Beer Lime. So, I guess this is “a thing” now. I saw it a couple of months ago while shopping at Strack & Van Til. Limes, packaged in a sleeve, available right next to the beer that you usually drink with a lime, i.e. Corona. According to the Beer Lime website, they first set out to package the limes conveniently and then found out that the packaging made them last longer. Believe it if you want, but it is pretty convenient. I wonder how much more expensive it is for that fancy packaging.
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I really appreciate Strack & Van Til‘s effort to educate the consumer, but maybe something like “aids digestion” would be more appropriate than “prevents constipation” and “blocks diarrhea.” What does that even mean? “Apples, they make you go, but not go too much!”
The last time I was at Whole Foods I noticed they had these bags of “Dinner for Two” in their prepared food section. For $15.99, the bag included an entree and a few sides.. maybe a dessert? I can’t remember. The ones I saw were rosemary chicken, a meatloaf and a vegetarian mediterranean dinner. I was tempted to grab one just to try it out, but I didn’t. I could imagine this would be awesome for someone who doesn’t cook. Just grab the bag, maybe a french loaf, and you’re set! Single guys, I’m looking at you! Also, what a time saver! Working parents, I’m looking at you!
I was on Michigan Avenue a few weeks ago and noticed this new store, AllSaints Spitalfields. Very unique. I didn’t see too many people going in and out. I checked out their site later on. Expensive! Like $60-130 for a graphic tee. And I didn’t even like any of them! This store is a UK import.
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I think we were in the “ethnic” or Mexican aisle at Strack & Van Til when we spotted this mayonesa. Dallas really wanted to try it, so we picked up a bottle of the McCormick mayonesa. I haven’t had the urge to try it yet, but I asked Dallas the other day if it was really limey. After all, “con jugo de limones” translates to “lime juice.” He said it wasn’t really. Maybe just a slight twinge of lime, but he’s been eating it on a lot of sandwiches so it must be good.
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